2003 Nissan Altima Belt was squeaking, now its clicking on

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
82,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RKRAUSE
I noticed a squeaky belt about 1 week ago, while the car was moving. I haven't been able to fix it yet, and then I just started hearing a clicking sound, instead of the squeaking. What could this be? I've noticed that once the car has been running for a bit, the clicking stops. I've checked oil, it seems fine. But from a dead start, it clicks pretty load.

Can someone provide a hint as to what's probably going on? Along with a ball park range for repairing the possible problem.

Thanks,
Ryan
Dec 26, 2007 at 8:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a short garden hose use it as a listening device be careful here-probe around the pulleys such as compressor/steering pump/alternator could be a bearing failing-
Dec 26, 2007 at 8:12 PM
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